MultiChoice has appointed Willington Ngwepe, former CEO of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa Icasa, as the Chief Executive Officer of MultiChoice LicenceCo-the entity responsible for managing DStv's subscription broadcasting licences in South Africa.
Ngwepe, who previously served as Executive Head of Regulatory Affairs at MultiChoice Group, brings deep expertise in regulatory strategy and corporate leadership. His appointment is seen as a move to reinforce governance and compliance within the company as it undergoes structural adjustments following the acquisition by French media giant Groupe Canal.
LicenceCo was established as part of MultiChoice's restructuring process to comply with South African broadcasting laws that limit foreign ownership and voting rights in local broadcast licensees to 20. The entity serves as the legal body contracting with South African DStv subscribers and operates independently of the group's international assets.
